VIEW, LOCATION, UPDATES and a rare on-market opportunity on Horizon Drive in North Boise, built in 1952 originally by builder/owner has been in same family for generations. A fortress of a home, respectfully blending a bit of yesterday with a bit of today, in a peaceful setting full of quiet. Walking distance to VA and St Lukes Hospitals, blocks from Hyde Park, downtown amenities. A well-aged gem with a killer view is bicycle foothills-hiking friendly. Built to stand the test of time, this solid brick home features living room areas on the main and lower levels each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and individual wood-burning fireplaces. Updates and upgrades include kitchen cabinets/backsplash, all new appliances, full interior paint, refinished doors/woodwork, new light fixtures, refinished original red-oak wood flooring, new tile and carpets, bathroom downstairs, and some window replacements. Additional concrete cellar-style storage rooms ideal for wine, preserves, or seasonal items. A ground-level separate entry/access unlocks the idea of a kitchenette in the laundry room downstairs (new w/d included) for possible flexibility in living arrangements. Exterior improvements include new paint, new entry planter box, huge landscaping overhaul, new gated privacy fence, finished garage walls, new double-car garage door w/opener.